Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank vs Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank is $1 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $399.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 18 ppm | 17 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 13 ppm | 9.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 33,000 pages | 33,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,600 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 1.35-inch monochrome LCD | 2.4-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.25 | 7.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 542 Black Ink Bottle — $32.89 · 0.4¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank — $1 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer — it adds faxing, which the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTankBuy — $399.00
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $399.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank or the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank and the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Functions: Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank print, scan, copy, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 18 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 17 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 13 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9.5 ppm. Resolution: Canon MAXIFY GX3020 MegaTank 600 x 1200, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200.